Mexico - Vegetables And Melons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingVegetable and Melon Exports From Mexico Surge to $9.3B in 2023
Mexico Vegetable and Melon Exports
For the sixth consecutive year, Mexico recorded growth in shipments abroad of vegetables and melons, which increased by 0.3% to 7.9M tons in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +32.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, vegetable and melon exports rose rapidly to $9.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +82.5% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Vegetable and Melon in Mexico (billion USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Others | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Total | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 9.3 |
Exports by Country
the United States (7.8M tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +3.9%.
In value terms, the United States ($9.2B) also remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Mexico.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +6.2%.
Exports by Type
Tomatoes (2M tons), chilies and peppers (green) (1.1M tons) and fresh vegetables, nes (1M tons) were the main products of vegetable and melon exports from Mexico, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Cucumbers and gherkins, watermelons, onion and shallot, cauliflower and broccoli, lettuce and chicory, cabbage and other brassicas, carrots and turnips, melons, asparagus, eggplants (aubergines), green beans, spinach, garlic, peas (green), leeks and other alliaceous vegetables and potatoes lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for spinach (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, vegetables and melons with the largest exports in Mexico were tomatoes ($3B), chilies and peppers (green) ($1.6B) and fresh vegetables, nes ($935M), together comprising 60% of total exports. Cucumbers and gherkins, cauliflower and broccoli, onion and shallot, lettuce and chicory, watermelons, asparagus, cabbage and other brassicas, melons, carrots and turnips, green beans, spinach, eggplants (aubergines), garlic, peas (green), leeks and other alliaceous vegetables and potatoes lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.
Spinach, with a CAGR of +27.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the vegetable and melon price stood at $1,178 per ton (FOB, Mexico), rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,273 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.
From 2013 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.2% per year.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the vegetable market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 116 - Potatoes
- FCL 388 - Tomatoes, fresh
- FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
- FCL 403 - Onions, dry
- FCL 406 - Garlic
- FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
- FCL 393 - Cauliflowers and broccoli
- FCL 372 - Lettuce and chicory
- FCL 426 - Carrot
- FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins
- FCL 417 - Peas, green
- FCL 414 - Beans, green
- FCL 423 - String Beans
- FCL 367 - Asparagus
- FCL 399 - Eggplants
- FCL 401 - Chillies and peppers (green)
- FCL 373 - Spinach
- FCL 260 - Olives
- FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
- FCL 463 - Vegetables, Fresh n.e.s.
- FCL 446 - Green Corn (Maize)
- FCL 430 - Okra
- FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
- FCL 378 - Cassava leaves
- FCL 366 - Artichokes
- FCL 260 - Olives
- FCL 358 - Cabbages
- FCL 449 - Mushrooms
- FCL 366 - Artichokes
Country coverage:
- Mexico
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
